Are (X+Y) and (X-Y) independent?

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In summary: Gahh I'm a moron. I think this is what it will be:x+y:\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}\hline x+y & 0 & 1 & 2 \\\hline p(x+y) & .5 & .4 & .1 \\\hline\end{array} Correctx-y:\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}\hline x-y & -1 & 0 & 1 \\\hline p(x-y) & .3 & .4 & .3 \\\hline\end{array} does this seem right nowIn summary, x and
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Homework Statement
joint distribution p(x,y):
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline & \frac xy & 0 & 1 \\
\hline & 0 & .5 & .2 \\
\hline & 1 & .2 & .1 \\
\hline
\end{array}
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compute the marginal pmf from joint pmf: for x sum all of the probablities in one column
for y: sum all probabilities in one row

test for independence: if x(n)y(n) = x,y(n) then for all n then it is independent
I have x(0) = .7 x(1) = .3, y(0)=.7 y(1) = .3

since x,y(0) = .5 =/= x(0)y(0), x(0)y(0) = .49, x and y are dependent

now I need to determine whether x and y are independent or not

for x+y
[itex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline x+y & 0 & 1 & 2 \\
\hline p(x+y) & .49 & .42 & .09 \\

\hline
\end{array} [/itex]

but how can I possibly determine x-y? since the domain will be 0 1 and -1 how can I determine -1?
 
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r0bHadz said:
I have x(0) = .7 x(1) = .3, y(0)=.7 y(1) = .3

since x,y(0) = .5 =/= x(0)y(0), x(0)y(0) = .49, x and y are dependent

now I need to determine whether x and y are independent or not

for x+y
[itex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline x+y & 0 & 1 & 2 \\
\hline p(x+y) & .49 & .42 & .09 \\

\hline
\end{array} [/itex]

but how can I possibly determine x-y? since the domain will be 0 1 and -1 how can I determine -1?
What is stopping you from computing 0-1?
 
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Ray Vickson said:
What is stopping you from computing 0-1?

I'm guessing I just take the negative of 1? I'm not sure, it seems to me, like for example, if this was rolling dice, that you can't have a -1. I'm probably just not understanding the concept though..

and how do I prove that X+Y and X-Y are independent anyways? I can't construct a joint distribution from marginal distributions (which X+Y and X-Y would be.)
 
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r0bHadz said:
I'm guessing I just take the negative of 1? I'm not sure, it seems to me, like for example, if this was rolling dice, that you can't have a -1. I'm probably just not understanding the concept though..

and how do I prove that X+Y and X-Y are independent anyways? I can't construct a joint distribution from marginal distributions (which X+Y and X-Y would be.)

You are over-thinking it. Just perform X-Y and let X and Y be whatever they want to be. If X > Y, X-Y will b e >0; if X < Y, X-Y will be < 0. That's all there is to it!
 
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Hmm

When computing X+Y, I have a domain of: 0 1 2

I can compute 0 by the product of Px(0)Py(0) = .7*.7 = .49 = X+Y(0)
I can compute 1 by Px(0)Py(1) + Px(1)Py(0) = 42/100 = .42 = X+Y(1)
I can compute 2 by Px(1)Py(1) = .3*.3 = .09 = X+Y(2)

Now X-Y has domain: -1, 0,1

How do I compute -1 given that my marginal probabilities are: Px(0) = .7, Px(1) = .3, Py(0) = .7, Py(1) = .3

There is no way to get -1 from 0+0, 0+1 or 1+1
 
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edit: I misread the post. Follow along with what Ray said.
 
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Hmm I think what I was doing wrong is computing X+Y and X-Y from the marginal distribution, when I should be computing it from the joint distribution

so for
:x+y
[itex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline x+y & 0 & 1 & 2 \\
\hline p(x+y) & .5 & .4 & .1 \\

\hline
\end{array} [/itex]

not

for x+y
[itex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline x+y & 0 & 1 & 2 \\
\hline p(x+y) & .49 & .42 & .09 \\

\hline
\end{array} [/itex]
 
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r0bHadz said:
Hmm

When computing X+Y, I have a domain of: 0 1 2

I can compute 0 by the product of Px(0)Py(0) = .7*.7 = .49 = X+Y(0)
I can compute 1 by Px(0)Py(1) + Px(1)Py(0) = 42/100 = .42 = X+Y(1)
I can compute 2 by Px(1)Py(1) = .3*.3 = .09 = X+Y(2)

Now X-Y has domain: -1, 0,1

How do I compute -1 given that my marginal probabilities are: Px(0) = .7, Px(1) = .3, Py(0) = .7, Py(1) = .3

There is no way to get -1 from 0+0, 0+1 or 1+1
Right: for X+Y you can never get -1. However, that was not the issue: you want to compute X-Y, and for that you can certainly get -1 (but you can never get 2).
 
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I see. So the table for X-Y will be:

for x+y
[itex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline x-y & -1 & 0 & 1 \\
\hline p(x-y) & .2 & .6 & .2 \\

\hline
\end{array} [/itex]
 
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Gahh I'm a moron. I think this is what it will be:x+y:
[itex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline x+y & 0 & 1 & 2 \\
\hline p(x+y) & .5 & .4 & .1 \\

\hline
\end{array} [/itex]

x-y:
[itex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline x+y & -1 & 0 & 1 \\
\hline p(x+y) & .6 & .4 & 0 \\

\hline
\end{array} [/itex]

does this seem right now
 
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r0bHadz said:
I'm guessing I just take the negative of 1? I'm not sure, it seems to me, like for example, if this was rolling dice, that you can't have a -1. /QUOTE]
No, but you can have the difference in the values of the faces equal -1. Or -2. The sums, differences are not modeling throws of dice.
 
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r0bHadz said:
Gahh I'm a moron. I think this is what it will be:x+y:
[itex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline x+y & 0 & 1 & 2 \\
\hline p(x+y) & .5 & .4 & .1 \\

\hline
\end{array} [/itex]

Correct

x-y:
[itex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline x+y & -1 & 0 & 1 \\
\hline p(x+y) & .6 & .4 & 0 \\

\hline
\end{array} [/itex]
Check your second one. Should start like:
[itex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline x\color{red} - y & -1 & 0 & 1 \\
\hline p(x\color{red} -y) & ? & ? & ? \\
\hline
\end{array} [/itex]
and you need to check the probabilities.
 
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LCKurtz said:
CorrectCheck your second one. Should start like:
[itex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline x\color{red} - y & -1 & 0 & 1 \\
\hline p(x\color{red} -y) & ? & ? & ? \\
\hline
\end{array} [/itex]
and you need to check the probabilities.

Ahh sorry, meant to write:

x-y:
[itex]\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline x-y & -1 & 0 & 1 \\
\hline p(x-y) & .2 & .6 & .2 \\

\hline
\end{array} [/itex]

The probabilities add up to 1 so I think its correct? Does this seem right to you?
 
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Hmm interesting. Didn't see it from that perspective!
 
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It's very important to understand the distribution of X-Y, but that is not really necessary for answering the question of the independence of X+Y and X-Y. Consider P(X+Y=1) and P(X+Y=1 | X-Y=0). What do their values tell you?
To prove independence, you need to consider all cases, but to prove dependence you only need to find one case where one variable changes the probability of the other.
 
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1. Are (X+Y) and (X-Y) always independent?

No, (X+Y) and (X-Y) are not always independent. The independence of two variables depends on their relationship and cannot be determined solely by their mathematical operations.

2. How can I determine if (X+Y) and (X-Y) are independent?

To determine the independence of (X+Y) and (X-Y), you can use statistical tests such as correlation coefficient or regression analysis. These tests can help identify any relationship between the two variables.

3. Can (X+Y) and (X-Y) be independent if X and Y are dependent?

Yes, it is possible for (X+Y) and (X-Y) to be independent even if X and Y are dependent. This is because the mathematical operations of addition and subtraction can change the relationship between the variables.

4. What is the impact of independence between (X+Y) and (X-Y) on data analysis?

The independence of (X+Y) and (X-Y) can affect data analysis in terms of statistical significance and accuracy of results. If the two variables are independent, it is easier to draw conclusions from the data. However, if they are dependent, the results may be biased and less reliable.

5. Can I assume independence between (X+Y) and (X-Y) in my data analysis?

No, it is not recommended to assume independence between (X+Y) and (X-Y) in data analysis without proper testing. Making assumptions without evidence can lead to incorrect conclusions and unreliable results.

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